This residency training program provides you with specialized research, instruction and clinical training in the cancer radiation treatment-related areas of medical physics. You will receive academic and clinical experience to make you eligible for certification in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology.
Only candidates who graduated from a CAMPEP accredited graduate program or a CAMPEP approved certificate program, and hold a PhD degree in Medical Physics, Applied Physics or Engineering will be considered for admission into this residency program.
The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and to be able to learn clinical and research aspects of radiation oncology physics. Good communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with other professionals are highly desirable.
The selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview. Interviews will include a 10 to 15 minute presentation on a scientific topic of your choice.
Application Process
The RUSH University Medical Physics Residency Program accepts applications through the AAPM Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP). Submit items 1 through 4 below with your MP-RAP submission. Email Item 5 to Ms. Mylene Mauclair.
- A letter of application stating your career goals and motivation toward medical physics
- Curriculum vitae, including list of publications, with your name highlighted among co-authors
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies
- Title and abstract for a short 10 to 15 minute presentation on a scientific topic of your choice
We are participating in the 2025 Medical Physics Matching Program. To apply, participate in the match and enter code number 12011 for our program.
Year | # of Applicants | # Accepted | # Have Graduated | # Now Certified | # Currently Clinical Employment | # Currently Academic Appointments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
2008 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2009 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2011 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2012 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
*2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2015 | 186 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2016 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2017 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2018 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2019 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2020 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 (ABR, Part 2) | 1 | 1 |
2021 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
2022 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2023 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 (ABR, Part 2) | 1 | 1 |
2024 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 (ABR, Part 2) | 1 | 1 |
*The program did not accept applications in 2010 and 2013